Fall bringing slightly cooler temps

Updated 7:33 am, Monday, September 23, 2013

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Could fall be upon us here in South Texas? A cool, cloudy and humid weekend is on deck for San Antonio and
surrounding areas with more than an inch of rainfall and temperatures
about 10 degrees below normal. Scroll through the slideshow for signs that fall is near — at least San Antonio-style. less

Could fall be upon us here in South Texas? A cool, cloudy and humid weekend is on deck for San Antonio and
surrounding areas with more than an inch of rainfall and temperatures
about 10 degrees below ... more

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Cowboys fans' Super Bowl dreams have not yet been dashed.

Cowboys fans' Super Bowl dreams have not yet been dashed.

Photo: Tim Sharp

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Lawns are brown just in time for the rains to start again.

Lawns are brown just in time for the rains to start again.

Photo: DAVID McNEW

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You don't sweat ... as much.

You don't sweat ... as much.

Photo: LISA KRANTZ

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The windows can be opened at night without fear of Kamikaze roaches diving through them. (For the most part.)

The windows can be opened at night without fear of Kamikaze roaches diving through them. (For the most part.)

Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, .

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Chanclas con socks.

Chanclas con socks.

Photo: Dan Kitwood, .

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Goodbye chicharras.

Goodbye chicharras.

Photo: Richard Ellis, .

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The animals at the San Antonio Zoo come out a little more in the middle of the day.

The animals at the San Antonio Zoo come out a little more in the middle of the day.

Photo: .

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The big box stores start putting up Christmas decorations.

The big box stores start putting up Christmas decorations.

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, .

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Fly-by-night Halloween shops pop up.

Fly-by-night Halloween shops pop up.

Photo: Dave Ryan, .

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The South Texas MAiZE in Hondo opens for business.

The South Texas MAiZE in Hondo opens for business.

Photo: Courtesy Photo

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Suddenly biking and running become popular because Bike MS and Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon are right around the corner.

Suddenly biking and running become popular because Bike MS and Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon are right around the corner.

Photo: SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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People start to prepare for the colorful traditions of Dia De Los Muertos.

People start to prepare for the colorful traditions of Dia De Los Muertos.

Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Camping at Enchanted Rock State Park does not require a permit obtained two months in advance.

Camping at Enchanted Rock State Park does not require a permit obtained two months in advance.

Photo: RON HENRY STRAIT, EXPRESS-NEWS FILE PHOTO

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You can't find an outside seat at a restaurant.

You can't find an outside seat at a restaurant.

Photo: Jennifer Whitney, Special To The Express-News

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Fewer tourists at the Alamo.

Fewer tourists at the Alamo.

Photo: NICOLE FRUGE, .

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Churches get into the pumpkin patch business.

Churches get into the pumpkin patch business.

Photo: JERRY LARA, .

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Ragweed is called every name in the book by allergy sufferers.

Ragweed is called every name in the book by allergy sufferers.

Photo: JERRY LARA, .

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High school football fever reaches its height.

High school football fever reaches its height.

Photo: JOHN ALBRIGHT, .

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Can you feel it?

Can you feel it?

Photo: JOHN ALBRIGHT, .

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People start sharing "ghost tracks" stories.

People start sharing "ghost tracks" stories.

Photo: MICHELE MONDO, .

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Families trade trips to Port A for trips to Lost Maples State Natural Area.

Families trade trips to Port A for trips to Lost Maples State Natural Area.

Photo: .

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NBA pundits predict the Spurs' championship window is closing.

NBA pundits predict the Spurs' championship window is closing.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, .

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Six months 'till Fiesta!

Six months 'till Fiesta!

Photo: Lisa Krantz

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Fall bringing slightly cooler temps

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Sunday marked the first day of fall and the temperatures seemed to cooperate. The high was 89 degrees and the overnight low was 59 degrees.

Expect roughly the same weather patterns through Tuesday, with highs around 90 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Starting Wednesday, the heat picks back up a bit, with highs expected in the lower 90s.